Asia30 March, 20261 min read
Drone Strike on Nechirvan Barzani Residence Kills Two, Widens Iraqi-Kurd Tensions
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Drone strike targeted Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani's residence in Duhok. Qatar and the UAE condemned the attack, urging stability in Iraq.
Attack Kills Two at Barzani Home
A drone strike targeted the residence of Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani in Duhok. Two people were killed, including Barzani's 15-year-old granddaughter. The attack caused extensive damage around the residence.
US Blames Iran Proxies, Iran Denies
The US blamed Iran-backed militias for the attack. Iran's Foreign Minister condemned the strike and suggested it could be linked to US-Israeli operations. The PMF includes many of the militias implicated.
Regional and Global Condemnation
The attack drew condemnation from Iraq's prime minister and key Kurdish figures. Regional partners including the UAE and Qatar condemned the attack. European Parliament President called for coordination to end violence.
Kurdistan Region Mobilizes Security
The Kurdistan Region deployed Specialist Threat Response Teams.
Masrour Barzani warned the attack was carried out by Iran-backed militias.